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Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Our Kids Calendar is packed with family-friendly events happening all around Portland! Please confirm event details with the host— we do our best to keep things accurate, but event details can change!

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Santa Sightings

Santa’s making the rounds all over Portland. 

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Kids Love Museums

It’s the perfect time of year for a museum visit.

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Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes

Don those raincoats and hit the trails. 

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NOT-Cracker

A NOT-so-traditional holiday tradition!

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Narnia

Experience a musical presentation of The Chronicles of Narnia.

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Cinnamon Bear Breakfast Cruise

Embark on a magical holiday adventure aboard the Portland Spirit the whole family will love!

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Visit Santa at Washington Square

Visit Santa at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
MomCo (Mom Community)

MomCo (Mom Community)

Portland Community Church 7100 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Beaverton, OR, United States

Come join Moms in the same season of life as you!  MomCo is designed to connect moms of children 0-grade school.  We provide childcare and interactive programming for your children (ages o-5 years) while you share, laugh and learn with other moms just like you. Join us in a safe community that encourages and equips. […]

Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]

$10
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Conestoga Recreation Center! Families with children up to 6 years of age can gather to interact and develop motor and social skills during Indoor Play Park. Adult supervision is required; only youth drop-in fees apply. ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Tree Time! Preschool Walks

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Join us for a story and guided walk on the trails at Hoyt Arboretum. We will use all of our senses to explore the natural surroundings and maybe even get our hands dirty! Staff and trained Arboretum volunteers will introduce you and your family to the plants, trees, insects, mushrooms, and more found at Hoyt […]

$5 – $8
Pop-Up Nature: Fall into Science!

Pop-Up Nature: Fall into Science!

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Looking for educational (and free!) activities for the kids during Fall Break? Join Hoyt Arboretum’s Nature Educators to perform nature-based science experiments! Science experiments are designed for ages  5 and up to be able to perform on their own after demonstration, but all are welcome. Participants will gain hands-on experience using the scientific method to explore the inner workings […]

Free
Little Scientists

Little Scientists

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Get ready to explore, experiment, and discover! In this playful, hands-on class, young learners become curious scientists as they dive into exciting topics like color mixing, bubbles, weather, magnets, and more. Adult participation required. Sign up for a session of 5!, or drop in.

$18
Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

This holiday season Director Park will turn back into a true winter wonderland with the return of Snow Day Village! Warm up by a fire pit, grab some smore’s, and do your holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those […]

Free to attend
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

The region’s biggest holiday light display is back at the Oregon Zoo! ZooLights runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 4. Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Check out the […]

$13 – $35
Community Dad’s Group

Community Dad’s Group

Brentwood-Darlington Community Center 7211 SE 62nd Ave, Portland, O, United States

Our program hosts weekly father-child interaction groups, monthly dads’ workshops, and monthly outings just for fathers and kids. We work to increase fathers’ confidence, competence, and help connect them with other dads and their community. All services provided for dads are provided by dads.

Free
OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably indoors in OMSI’s auditorium-turned-winter-wonderland. Ticket Information Indoor Ice Rink Admission Adult (14+): $10.00 Senior (63+): $9.00 Youth (5-13): $8.00 Member Pricing OMSI members receive 50% off of ice […]

$8 – $10
Wicked: For Good at OMSI

Wicked: For Good at OMSI

OMSI

Go see Wicked: For Good at OMSI's Empirical Theater! Tickets $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable. About the Film Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while […]

$7 – $9
Visit Santa at Washington Square

Visit Santa at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.
Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

Sing, Sign & Play @ SWPMA PLAY! In SW Hillsdale

SWPMA PLAY! 6315 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, United States

Join longtime educators Lara and Wally Jones in the padded play space of SWPMA PLAY! every Tuesday and Thursday for weekly meetups for littles ages 0-4. *No class on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day. Check the event host's website to confirm that they're open on the day you want to go. This […]

Open Play at PlayLab!

Open Play at PlayLab

PlayLab 7810 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for a cozy, FUN place to explore and play with your little as we head into the inclement fall & winter months? Join us for sensory play, creative building, intentionally built and set imaginary place zones, dress up and books galore! Not to mention snacks, drinks and coffee (for deeply deserving parents and caretakers). […]

$10
Family Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn @ Taborspace

Family Music & Puppetry with Red Yarn @ Taborspace

taborspace 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

Red Yarn is thrilled to return to the beautiful Taborspace Sanctuary on Tuesday mornings for a weekly music & puppet show. Families are invited to come sing, dance, and experience the joy of community with Red Yarn & his lovable critter puppets. Red Yarn performs from 10:00-10:45am on most Tuesday mornings of the school year […]

$10 – $20
THPRD Indoor Play Parks

THPRD Indoor Play Parks

Cedar Hill Recreation Center

Indoor Play Parks are officially back! 🎉 Cozy up in the Cedar Hills Recreation Center for a variety of fun games for children under the age of six! Enjoy our mini roller coaster, ride-on cars, pedal cars, mini-trampoline, mini basketball hoops, and other play toys! ***Before you go - check THPRD's website  - activity calendar […]

Free – $8
Pop-Up Nature: Fall into Science!

Pop-Up Nature: Fall into Science!

Hoyt Arboretum 4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR

Looking for educational (and free!) activities for the kids during Fall Break? Join Hoyt Arboretum’s Nature Educators to perform nature-based science experiments! Science experiments are designed for ages  5 and up to be able to perform on their own after demonstration, but all are welcome. Participants will gain hands-on experience using the scientific method to explore the inner workings […]

Free

Two for One Tuesday at Simply Play

Simply Play 232 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR, United States

Buy one open play entry and get one free every Tuesday starting in March at our Indoor Playground!

$10
Community House Open Gym

Community House Open Gym

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Let the littles run, roll, and explore in our old-school basketball gym! We transform the space with ride-on toys, balls, and toddler-friendly equipment for open-ended play. Perfect for burning energy rain or shine. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Best suited to 12months-5 years. Cost: $8, $6 for siblings

$8
Messy Art

Messy Art

Sellwood Community House 1436 SE Spokane St, Portland, Oregon

Dive into messy, sensory fun in this process art class for little ones! Each week, we’ll explore open-ended materials and creative freedom—focusing on the joy of making, not the final product. Adult participation required. Join for the full 5 week session, or drop in! Ages 18 months-5 years

$18
Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Snow Day Village & Santa’s Mailbox at Director Park

Director Park 815 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR

This holiday season Director Park will turn back into a true winter wonderland with the return of Snow Day Village! Warm up by a fire pit, grab some smore’s, and do your holiday shopping at Mike Bennet’s Ornament Gift Shop. Central City Concern will be hosting a Giving Tree in the gift shop for those […]

Free to attend
Santa Paws at Bridgeport Village

Santa Paws at Bridgeport Village

Bridgeport Village

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA Tuesday Evenings | 4pm to 7pm November 25 and December 2, 9 & 16 Come frolic and play! Capture a memorable holiday photo with your furry best friend. Reservations are required. Find Santa in his Gingerbread Cottage, located on the Regal Theatre patio. Looking for more holiday cheer? Explore all the Bridgeport Village […]

$20
ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR, United States

The region’s biggest holiday light display is back at the Oregon Zoo! ZooLights runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 4. Every year, ZooLights dazzles visitors of all ages with wildlife-inspired light displays and a whole lot of seasonal fun. It’s the ideal place to gather friends and family, snap photos and make lasting memories. Check out the […]

$13 – $35
Live Music with Mr. Ben – Tuesdays at the Hostel Cafe!

Live Music with Mr. Ben – Tuesdays at the Hostel Cafe!

The Hostel Cafe 1810 NW Glisan Avenue, Portland, OR

Join us for live music with children’s performer Mr. Ben, a fun show designed for kids (ages newborn through 5) —but enjoyable for adults too! This free, family-friendly event (tips encouraged) is a relaxed space for families to sing, move, and socialize together. We have indoor and outdoor seating, scratch-made local dinners, and 12 drinks on tap plus […]

Free
OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI On Ice: Indoor Skating

OMSI

Put on your skates and take to the rink this winter at OMSI on a unique indoor synthetic ice rink! Experience all the joys of ice skating together while comfortably indoors in OMSI’s auditorium-turned-winter-wonderland. Ticket Information Indoor Ice Rink Admission Adult (14+): $10.00 Senior (63+): $9.00 Youth (5-13): $8.00 Member Pricing OMSI members receive 50% off of ice […]

$8 – $10
Wicked: For Good at OMSI

Wicked: For Good at OMSI

OMSI

Go see Wicked: For Good at OMSI's Empirical Theater! Tickets $9 Adults, $8 Seniors, $7 Youth | OMSI Members receive half-off admission for this screening Member Empirical vouchers are not applicable. About the Film Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while […]

$7 – $9
Visit Santa at Washington Square

Visit Santa at Washington Square

Washington Square Mall 9585 SW Washington Square Rd, Portland, OR. 97223, Portland, OR, United States

Don't miss Santa pictures at Washington Square! Walk ups welcome every day until closing time. Please Note: Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa's Schedule and Hours November 7: Fri: 2pm-7pm November 8-9: Sat & Sun: 11am-7pm (Break: 3-4pm) […]

A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase.

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Skip the Amazon cart and make memories while you shop!

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Birthdays don’t have to be expensive! 

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We’ve got plenty of ideas for cost-free fun.

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